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UWA 753S

1978 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,232 mi
Last recorded64,232 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 1978 BMW R Series41,194 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUWA 753S
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 64,232 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 63,653 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 62,712 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 62,712 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 61,010 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 60,825 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 60,752 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 60,752 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 60,507 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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UWA 753S is a 1978 BMW R Series in Black with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1978 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 41,194 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UWA 753S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 48 years old, this BMW R Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UWA 753S?

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What year was UWA 753S registered?

UWA 753S is a 1978 BMW R Series, first registered on 3 March 1978.

Is UWA 753S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UWA 753S shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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